Jake is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #10984 in 2009 with 10 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 14 births ranking #7987. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 25.0%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 183,687 girls born was named Jake. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Jake is the brisk, friendly short form of Jacob and carries the same traditional meaning family. It feels easygoing and modern while resting on one of the oldest biblical foundations in naming.
The name became strong enough through nickname use to stand as a full name in its own right. Its long success comes from that mix of scriptural depth and modern simplicity.